Lynnwood police seek suspect in bank robberies

Lynnwood police are asking for help identifying this man, who entered Prime Pacific Bank, 2502 196th St. SW, on Dec. 19 and asked suspicious questions. He may be connected to robberies in town.

Lynnwood police

Police are asking for help identifying the suspect in a Dec. 21 robbery at Prime Pacific Bank, 2502 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Lynnwood police

Police are asking for help identifying the suspect in a Jan. 5 robbery at Chase Bank, 4001 Alderwood Mall Boulevard, Lynnwood.

Herald Staff

LYNNWOOD -- Police are asking for help identifying the suspect or suspects in two recent robberies and a potentially related incident at Lynnwood banks.The man in all three cases is described as white, in his late 20s and about 6 feet tall with a medium build, Lynnwood police spokeswoman Shannon Sessions said Monday.The first incident was reported about 2 p.m. Dec. 19. A man walked into the Prime Pacific Bank at 2502 196th St. SW and asked bank employees weird questions, Sessions said.The man wore a black or dark gray coat and drove an older blue, four-door Toyota Corolla.On Dec. 21, a man entered the same bank armed with a stun gun. He passed a note to the teller and ran away with cash.The robber wore a dark hooded sweatshirt with the word "RAGE" printed on front. He also wore a ski mask, sunglasses, black gloves, blue jeans and tennis shoes. The most recent robbery happened about 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Chase Bank at 4001 Alderwood Mall Blvd. The robber passed a note to the teller claiming that he had a weapon, Sessions said. He ran away with the money.That robber had black hair. He wore a black shirt and jacket with a fedora-style hat.No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.Anyone with information should call 425-670-5617.

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